This has been an interesting and fun class. It's opened my eyes to things that have been going on around us for years but I that failed to truly see. The reading assignments were both interesting and relevant, and I'm really glad I took this class.
I think it's sad that our society is so materialistic, and that we're never satisfied with what we have. I'll admit that sometimes I'm guilty, as well. Around the holidays, many of us take time to reflect, and think of those less fortunate than we are. Then, when the holidays are over, it's back to thinking of ourselves again, and how we want the newer, bigger, and better products. We don't realize how much we already have, and we always want more. We also don't think twice about tossing our old products out like yesterday's news--except that we might actually recycle the newspaper. It takes more effort and know-how when it comes to recycling our technological gadgets, so we usually don't, and we are slowing suffering from the effects of this e-waste.
Technology will most definitely brighten the future of the world we live in, but we need to remember several important things. Technology is only as good as the people who create it and make it work. We are humans, and we are imperfect. We also need to use technology wisely, and dispose of our products more wisely, or we're going to suffer many consequences of our incessant throwaway lifestyles. Sure, we may not see immediate results, and may not even see any major changes during our lifetimes, but wouldn't it be nice if we weren't so selfish?
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